Orix Buffaloes win Game 4 and 5, Japan series now tied!

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The Orix Buffaloes have tied the Japan Series up with a ninth inning walk-off homer by Yoshida Masatoka, beating the Yakult Swallows 6-4 in game 5.

The day prior, the Buffaloes won 1-0 in game four of the series.

Because Game three was a tie, Games 6 and 7 are set for Tokyo’s Jingu Stadium, where a Game 8 will be played on Monday if necessary.

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